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The loss of biodiversity in a region may...

The loss of biodiversity in a region may lead to

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Decline in plant production

B

Lowered resistance to environmental perturbations such as drought

C

Increased variability in certain ecosystem processes such as plant productivity, water use and pest and disease cycles.

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All the above

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